The Motion Picture Studio (1922)

THE MOTION PICTURE STUDIO September 16, 1922 ZoAsAo, tfiay -asm cured — ; Aczt thaX{ cxAn -ciovrvq Manning Haynes is to direct “Dialstone Lane, ” for Artistic. Oscar Apfel is directing “The Lion’s Mouse,” for Granger-Binger. Jeff Barlow has been playing for Masters in “Won by Warr, ” a one-reeler. Marguerite Marsh is to play for GrangerBinger in “The Lion’s Mouse.” Billy Ewins has been playing for Masters in the new one-reel Rugby film. Wilfred Noy is directing the new Progress picture, “Against Fearful Odds.” Mavis Clare has been chosen to star in “Facing Fearful Odds,” for Progress. Gordon Hopkirk will be seen in the new Master subject, “Playing the Game.” Stanley Mumford is photographing “Against Fearful Odds,” for Progress. Gladys Jennings is playing in the new Progress film, “Against Fearful Odds.” Bert Haldane has completed the direction of “Gipsy Blood,” for Daisy Productions. Adeline Hayden Coffin has been playing for Stoll as the mother in “The Prodigal Son. ” s Lydia Hayward is responsible for the scenario of the new Artistic film, “Dialstone Lane. ” Madame d’Esterre has been engaged to play in Sinclair Hill’s Stoll production, “Petticoat Loose.” Tom Coventry was engaged through Jay’s Agency for Grahame Wilcox in “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” Juliette Compton was fixed to appear in “ The Lion’s Mouse, ” for Granger-Binger through Jay’s Agency. Gregory Scott is now solely represented by Maitt and Myers, of Anglo House, Litch¬ field Street, W.C.2. Catherine Calvert was secured through Maitt and Myers’ Agency to play for Masters in “The Green Caravan.” Mildred Evelyn is playing for Grahame Wilcox Productions in “Paddv the Next Best Thing ” (Jay’s booking). Darby Foster is playing for Grahame Wilcox Productions in “Paddy the Next Best Thing ” (Jay’s booking). Judd Green is in Penzance on location with Tom Terriss in the new Ideal pro¬ duction, “The Harbour Lights.” George Harris has been playing the part of the naval captain in Thomas Bentley’s Ideal production, “Green Sea Island.” Marie Wright was engaged through Jay’s Agency to play in “Paddy the Next Best Thing, ” for Grahame Wilcox Productions. Lilian Douglas was engaged through Jay’s Agency to play for Grahame Wilcox Pro¬ ductions in “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” Margaret Hope has been appearing for Stoll in “Petticoat Loose,” and has now arranged to play for Masters in “A Gamble with Hearts.” Bertram Burleigh appears in the leading role in “Won by Warr,” for Masters. Frank Zeitlin’s Agepcy is solely repre¬ senting the American film star, Catherine Calvert. Marie Ault was engaged through Jay’s Agency to play in “Paddy the Next Best Thing,” the new Grahame Wilcox produc¬ tion. Nina Boucicault was engaged through Jay’s Agency to play in “Paddy the Next Best Thing,” for Grahame Wilcox Produc¬ tions. Edwin J. Collins has been directing “Won by Warr,” for Masters, and is to start work on a five-reeler, “The Green Caravan,” fea¬ turing Catherine Calvert, in a fortnight’s time. INFORMATION BUREAU This feature is being devoted to supplying information to our readers which they can obtain at no other source. TFe are re¬ peatedly hearing from, people who , in their ignorance of the true facts relating to the Film Industry and the people engaged in it, have rushed in where angels would fear to tread. Thanks to our association with the “ Kinematograph Weekly ” we are in a unique position for advising readers. The use of this service is absolutely free, and all inquiries will be treated in strictest confidence. Mrs. K. L. (Balham).— The idea you send seems a good one. There is a certain market for advertising films. Approach Baron Hartley, 81, Shaftesbury Avenue, with it. John R. (Colchester). — We sympathise with you in your affliction, but are of the opinion that Fine, camera work would be exceed¬ ingly difficult for a man without eyesight. H. J. C. (Liverpool). — No, do not invest in that production. The firm in question is far from reputable. Violet D. (Sheringham). — The best way to get “on the pictures” is to start in crowd work at some studio. We warn you that the profession is now hopelessly over¬ crowded and you would be wiser not to try to compete with experienced artistes. Chas. R. — Yes, you are right. Ideal is a very reputable firm and would not retain your scenario unnecessarily. Wait a little longer and then send a polite reminder. _ Chas. W. (W.2.). — Thanks for congratula¬ tions. Cannot print your article — it looks as if it ought to go in our advertisement pages. W. R. F. (N.W.2. ). — Your complaints of the W.-P. Camp seem to come from a badly disgruntled mind. Our information of the Camp is all to the contrary. Miss L. (N.W.5.). — If that company does not return your MS., send a solicitor’s letter. You were unwise to let them have it— they are the worst type of film crooksters. M.F.A. (Marble Arch). — The company in question is one of the very minor film con¬ cerns, and you will be ill advised in having any connection with it. L. F. (Windsor).— -Yes, the Halifax School of Photoplay Writing is a sound concern and its system should be of assistance to you. Wilfred W. (Enfield). — Have nothing to do with the “school ” in question. It is bogus. Mae Marsh is to play for Grahame Wilcox in “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” Wyndham Standing is playing for GrangerBinger in “The Lion’s Mouse.” George Ridgwell is starting work on a new historical subject for B. and C. Simeon Stuart is to appear in Grahame Wilcox’s “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” Rex Davis is going to Holland to play in “The Lion’s Mouse,” for Granger-Binger. Sinclair Hill is working on the exteriors of “Petticoat Loose,” in Cornwall, for Stoll. A. E, Coleby is going to France to film the exteriors of “The Prodigal Son,” for Stoll. Gibson Gowland is with Ideal in Tom Terriss’s production of “The Harbour Lights. ” A. B. Imeson is to play in Tom Terriss’s new Ideal production, “The Harbour Lights. ” Mary Rorke is playing for Ideal in Tom Terriss’s new production, “The Harbour Lights.” Edward Jose is to direct “God’s Prodigal,” for International Artistes, at Gaumont’s studio. Maurice Elvey is working on the script of “Top of the World,” his next production for Stoll. Lydia Hayward is writing the scenario of the new Artistic W. W. Jacobs film, “Dial¬ stone Lane.” Haidee Wright is to play for Grahame Wilcox Productions in “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” * Edward Jose is casting for “God’s Prodigal,” his next production for Inter¬ national Artists. Fay Compton is to play lead in '-'This Freedom,” the next Denison Clift Produc¬ tion for’ Ideal. Gerald McCarthy is with Ideal playing in Tom Terriss’s new production, “The Har bour Lights. ” G. K. Arthur has been chosen to appear in the new Grahame Wilcox feature, “Paddy the Next Best Thing.” Donald Crisp is to play lead for Inter¬ national Artistes in Edward Jose’s pro¬ duction, “God’s Prodigal.” Martin Walker, who is at present playing in “ Body and Soul, ” for Nigel Playfair, is shortly to direct “There and Back,” for Martin-Boyd Productions. Although Harding Steerman is playing on the legitimate stage, he is still open to accept film engagements, and does not contmn plate giving up liis screen con¬ nections.